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State Farm Board Elects Tipsord Chairman

June 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The State Farm Mutual Board of Directors yesterday unanimously elected CEO Michael Tipsord to the position of Chairman of the Board. Tipsord succeeds outgoing Chairman Edward B. Rust Jr. “It has been a true privilege to work with Ed,” said Tipsord. “For over 30 years, he led our Company and became the very personification of […]

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Gordon Michael Joins Spanesi Americas as Technical Training Instructor

June 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas announced that that Gordon Michael, has joined the company as a technical training instructor. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Gordon Michael, has joined the Spanesi team. Gordon will be providing our customers and distributors with training and installation support,” said Timothy Morgan, Managing Director of Spanesi Americas. “I have previously worked […]

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Greg Coccaro, Sr. Passes Away

June 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Greg Coccaro, Sr., (66), founder and owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, N.Y. passed away May 31. Coccaro rose to prominence in the collision repair industry in 2007 following his filing of a $40 million lawsuit against Progressive Insurance in 2007 for steering. The suit was filed in response to concerns Coccaro had […]

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Erie Insurance Names NeCastro President and CEO-Designate

June 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:ERIE), the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro its president and CEO-designate. He will succeed current President & CEO Terrence W. Cavanaugh, who joined Erie Insurance in 2008 and previously announced his retirement for later this year. “We followed a thorough and deliberate […]

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Scheid Elected Vice Chair of CAPA Technical Committee

May 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Nick Scheid of LNS & Associates located in Ray, Mich. as vice-chair of CAPA’s Technical Committee. CAPA’s Technical Committee is comprised of nationally recognized collision repairers, part distributors, manufacturers, insurers, and quality experts. The Committee reviews, develops, and approves CAPA’s quality standards. The Committee operates […]

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CIECA Announces 2016 Board Officers and New Board Member

May 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its Board of Trustees has elected the following officers for 2016: Chair – Gene Muller, Nationwide Insurance Vice Chair – Phil Martinez, Mitchell International Treasurer – Clint Marlow, Allstate Insurance Secretary – Steve Betley, Insurance Auto Auctions Each of these officers will serve on the Executive Committee, […]

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ETI Announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors

May 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Equipment and Tool Institute, the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new Officers and Board Members for 2016-2017 Officers (one year term) President – Bob Holland (Chief Automotive Technologies) Vice President, Programs – Brian Herron (Drew Technologies) Vice President, Marketing – Jim Fish (Bosch Automotive Service […]

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ABRA Announces CEO Succession Plan

May 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced that Duane Rouse plans to transition from day-to-day operations, stepping down as Chief Executive Officer to assume the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Rouse will continue to serve as CEO until a replacement is appointed. ABRA has commenced an executive search to find a successor […]

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Mitchell International Appoints Debbie Day General Manager of Auto Physical Damage Business Unit

May 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Mitchell International today announced Debbie Day has joined the company’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) business unit as its general manager. Day joins the company with over nineteen years of technology strategy and operations experience, most recently as chief operating officer and senior vice president at ClosingCorp, in addition to holding executive positions at ACTIVE Network […]

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AASP/NJ Mourns the Loss of James Moy

May 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Sunday, April 24, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the collision repair industry at large lost a dear friend and supporter with the passing of James Moy at the age of 44 following a motorcycle accident. Moy began his automotive career over 20 years ago as a tow truck […]

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